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U.K. Launches Investigation into Heathrow Airport Blackout NYT &rt; World News The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.

At Least 4 Die After Nearly 30 Wildfires Erupt in South Korea NYT &rt; World News Firefighters confronted the forest fires in the country’s southeast over the weekend. Most had been extinguished by Sunday, but dry and windy conditions persisted.

Turkey Jails Istanbul Mayor Who Was Expected to Run for President NYT &rt; World News Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to hobble the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Russia and Ukraine to Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know NYT &rt; World News American envoys will meet with Ukrainian officials on Sunday and with Russian officials the following day. The discussions are expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities.

Taiwan President Takes Tougher Stance Toward China NYT &rt; World News Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, may be betting that China’s appetite for retaliation will be limited by Beijing’s interest in containing tensions with the Trump administration.

Russian Drone Attack Kills 3 in Kyiv Ahead of Cease-Fire Talks NYT &rt; World News The assault underscored the deep mistrust between Russia and Ukraine. U.S.-mediated talks about a partial cease-fire are set to begin in Saudi Arabia later on Sunday.

Keir Starmer Talks Trump, Russia-Ukraine War and the Fragile Europe-US Alliance NYT &rt; World News The British prime minister said in a series of conversations that the tectonic shifts in America’s relationship with Europe and Russia had to be a ‘galvanizing moment.’

Migrants Deported to Panama by Trump Find Themselves Stranded and in Limbo NYT &rt; World News Dozens of stranded migrants sleep on mattresses in a school gymnasium. In interviews, 25 deportees from around the world said they were stuck in limbo.

A U.S. Investor Helped Build Russia’s Economy. He Was Jailed on Bogus Charges. NYT &rt; World News As President Trump promotes renewed business ties with Russia, an American investor has a warning: Anyone there can become a pawn.

Pope Francis Makes Public Appearance in Rome NYT &rt; World News From a balcony, Francis greeted hundreds of people waiting outside the hospital where he had been treated for respiratory problems.

Decrepit infrastructure? Poor security? Heathrow chaos prompts thorny questions. NYT » World News With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.

For Trump and Netanyahu, Similar Strategies With Similar Goals NYT » World News The American and Israeli leaders have been mirroring each other as they go to war with their own governments

Long-Lost Klimt Portrays African Prince NYT » World News The gallery selling the work, which resurfaced at the TEFAF Maastricht art fair, says a major museum is negotiating to buy it.

South Korean Court Blocks K-pop Band NewJeans From Going It Alone NYT » World News The court sided with the girl group’s record label, Ador, barring the quintet from planning commercial pursuits after trying to cut ties. The band vowed to appeal.

Russian Energy Sites Burn as Kyiv and Moscow Trade Accusations of Blame NYT » World News Russia and Ukraine are preparing to discuss a potential cease-fire on power infrastructure, and each is seeking to portray the other side as untrustworthy ahead of talks.

If Your Heathrow Flight Was Canceled or Diverted, Here’s What to Know NYT » World News Around 220,000 passengers were expected to travel through London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday. The airport’s closure is expected to have ripple effects worldwide.

U.S. Says Decision to Turn Back French Scientist Had Nothing to Do With Trump NYT » World News The Department of Homeland Security said the academic was denied entry because he had “confidential” data from an American lab, not because of his views on the president’s policies.

Israel Tries to Pressure Hamas to Free More Hostages NYT » World News Israel’s defense minister said it was preparing to seize more territory in Gaza and intensify attacks unless the Palestinian group freed more of the dozens of remaining captives.

Live Updates: Fire Halts Operations at London’s Heathrow Airport, Throwing Global Travel Into Disarray NYT » World News A giant blaze near one of the world’s busiest airports knocked out power, Britain’s energy minister said, and the cause was under investigation. Tens of thousands of travelers worldwide were stranded.

What Happens When a Hub Like Heathrow Shuts Down NYT » World News Lots of people need to secure hotel rooms and new travel plans.